Criminology and Psychology with Placement Year - BSc (Hons)

## Study our Criminology and Psychology degree and discover how human behaviour and society shape crime Make a difference from day one with this hands-on Criminology and Psychology BSc. You’ll study both criminology and psychology in parallel, allowing you to link human behaviour with the social and structural factors that cause and reduce crime. You'll be taught by active researchers who have influenced legal change, and your degree course includes real-world work placements. You could find yourself supporting people facing the civil and family courts or vulnerable adults in police custody. This course is pending accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS). Once accredited, graduates of the course will be eligible for BPS Graduate Membership. ### Gain real-world experience On work placements, you’ll collaborate in local crime prevention initiatives with the police, go out on police patrols and develop your counselling skills for therapeutic practice. You’ll have the opportunity to study clinical modules that place you within one of Europe’s largest court systems, and benefit from the civil society and practitioner networks of our flagship Bakhita Centre for Slavery, Safety and Social Justice. Example placements include: The Royal Courts of Justice and the Central Family Court The One Stop Shop Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Sexual Violence Service Statutory partners and civil society organisations supporting victims and survivors A trade union (placement under development) ### Get workplace ready Enhance your employability through assessments designed to mirror professional practice. Hone your skills in criminal profiling, solving genuine cases, developing briefings for policymakers and completing safeguarding training. Move beyond traditional exams to get yourself ready for employment from day one of your studies. ### Access specialist facilities Conduct experiments in behavioural research laboratories and enhance your CV through industry-recognised psychological testing materials and analysis software. ### About the Placement Year A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year. It will enable you to: apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job. Support from St Mary’s every step of the way Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities. Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.